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Originally Posted by EdVinMass

Take a look at this site regarding roundabouts if you think I'm alone and misguided on this subject.

More to follow.

Interesting that the article starts off with: "A roundabout is a type of circular intersection. Compared to signals, roundabouts tend to move traffic more efficiently, cut down on pollution, reduce the number and severity of accidents, last longer, cost less, and do not rely on electricity for operation.

A major benefit to roundabouts is that- by increasing intersection capacity- they prevent the need to widen the entire section of street. In other words, a two-lane road with roundbouts is often more efficient than a four-lane road with a traffic signals (because the traffic keeps flowing).

A study of 24 intersections in the United States that have been changed to roundabout showed an 89% reduction in fatalities and serious injury. The crashes in a roundabout tend to be 'fender benders' compared to the much more severe 'T-bone' crash typical at a signalized intersection."

I do understand that MIST advocates single lane roundabouts (never providing any data why they are superior), but as it has been repeated ad nauseum, the counties are not going to change from double to single lane roundabouts, so it is best for all concerned to learn how to navigate safely with what we have. If folks aren't up for that "challenge," then they should simply plan their routes to avoid the roundabouts or take a golf cart. Pretty simple stuff here.